Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Over the years, Muzha has been following Bodhisattva Guanyin and cultivating under her guidance, and whenever he had free time, he would naturally come to the Heavenly Court to meet with his father and brother, to cherish the time spent with family.

During these times in the Heavenly Court, Muzha would feel somewhat of a headache after sitting for a while.

There was no other reason, except that his own brother was still causing worry; although Third Prince Nezha's fame had already spread throughout the Three Realms and Six Paths, and the reputation of his brother as the Great God of the Triple Altar Sea Gathering was resounding, his temperament was still somewhat capricious.

Indeed, could the brother who had the audacity to extract the Dragon Prince's tendons many years ago, despite having restrained his nature a lot over time, ever completely smooth out such traits? Wasn't it almost an impossible task?

Thinking about Nezha boasting that Sun Wukong had already emerged from the Five Elements Mountain and wanting to cross a few moves with Sun Wukong again, to test whether this monkey still retained some of his former courage and defiance.

Reflecting upon his brother's words, Muzha felt a headache coming on again.

He had just spent quite some time persuading and barely managed to calm him down.

Now was not like five hundred years ago.

Back then, the monkey was just a freshly emerged Monkey Demon; fighting a battle, win or lose, didn't matter much.

But now, this monkey is a person of destiny in the great calamity of the Journey to the West, how could he be provoked so easily?

His brother had also come through the Deification Calamity; does he not understand the terror of such a cataclysm?
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If he fought Sun Wukong and fulfilled a calamity, what would be done if he died?

Not to mention his cultivation level as a Taiyi True Immortal, how many Daluo Golden Immortals had perished during the initial Deification Battle?

The once-dominant Sect of Intercepting, celebrated for its numerous Immortal followers, was nearly annihilated; the power of such a cosmic cataclysm was not unknown to his brother, and yet he dared to provoke it so recklessly?

On normal occasions, one could ensure that their Spirit Platform remained clear, but once involved in a disaster, it's as if the Spirit Platform is obscured, leading one to do many things they normally wouldn't, only to end up confusedly fulfilling the calamity, resulting in their spirit perishing and their path ending!

Muzha, with these concerns weighing heavily on his mind about his brother's stubborn and belligerent nature, walked out of the South Heavenly Gate, when he suddenly felt something and looked up, just in time to see Sun Wukong and Fairy Zixia returning.

Of course, his gaze also fell upon the hands of Sun Wukong and Fairy Zixia, clasped together.

"Hey, Envoy Muzha, long time no see…" Upon reaching the South Heavenly Gate, Sun Wukong greeted Muzha with a relaxed and casual tone.

"I have seen the Great Sage!" Hearing Sun Wukong greeting him, Muzha brought his palms together, bowed slightly, and performed a courteous salute while speaking.

Upon saying this, Muzha followed up by asking, "Great Sage, aren't you supposed to accompany the Tang Monk and protect him on his Journey to the Western Heaven? What brings you to the Heavenly Court?"

"I'm here to escort a friend back home!" Sun Wukong answered openly and earnestly.

"I have seen Envoy Muzha!" Spotting Muzha's gaze on her, Fairy Zixia quickly paid her respects, her heart also filled with surprise.

Having spent a few years in the Heavenly Court, Zixia was naturally aware of some immortals and great Buddhas, and as Envoy Muzha, a direct subordinate of Guanyin and the elder brother of Third Prince Nezha, she of course had heard of him.

Had she not expected that the monkey knew Envoy Muzha? Judging by the casual manner of his greeting, it seemed so.

It appeared that she had somewhat underestimated the monkey's status.

"I have seen the Great Sage!" The nearby Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarding the South Heavenly Gate also spoke in unison at this time, proactively paying their respects to Sun Wukong.

"Hmm hmm hmm!" Nodding slightly, Sun Wukong immediately proceeded with Fairy Zixia towards the Glycyrrhiza Garden.

His master had said, it wasn't because he was worried she might lose her way that he escorted Zixia, but rather to give her face, ensuring more people saw them returning together so no one would dare trouble her. That's why, even after reaching the South Heavenly Gate, Sun Wukong didn't leave but escorted her directly to the Glycyrrhiza Garden.

Five hundred years it's been since he last visited the Heavenly Court, and upon returning at this moment, Sun Wukong's heart indeed harbored many emotions.

"What exactly is this monkey's identity!?" Walking beside Sun Wukong, Fairy Zixia looked at him with astonishment.

Hadn't he said that he was just a lowly worker in the Peach Garden? Although that status was already quite high to her, why then were the Guardian Generals at the South Heavenly Gate so respectful towards him? Even capable of interacting with Envoy Muzha as equals?

"I have seen the Great Sage!"

"Great Sage, congratulations on completing your sentence and regaining your freedom!"

"I have seen the Great Sage!"

…

As they walked along, any somewhat notable figure who saw Sun Wukong would first be startled, then quickly open their mouth to greet him.

Sun Wukong, accompanied by Zixia, proceeded towards the Glycyrrhiza Garden. He waved his hand to those who greeted him, acknowledging their salutations.

Fairy Zixia at his side had become numb to the spectacle. Initially surprised by the reactions, she had grown used to it, and her understanding of Sun Wukong's status and identity had become much clearer.

He had previously mentioned he was a colleague of hers, that she managed the Glycyrrhiza Garden and he the Peach Garden. But could someone who managed the Peach Garden really be greeted with such reverence by so many of the Immortal Rank?

Even Zixia had seen the likes of the Giant Spirit God and even Divine Generals of the level of the Four Heavenly Kings treating him with a mixture of respect and awe.

Setting aside the confusion and astonishment in Zixia's heart, she quickly returned to the Glycyrrhiza Garden with Sun Wukong.

"Immortal Maiden, I have returned!" After entering the Glycyrrhiza Garden, Fairy Zixia approached an Immortal Maiden responsible for the garden.

"Zixia? Weren't you captured by an evil demon? How did you manage to come back safely!?" Indeed, upon seeing Zixia's return, the Immortal Maiden of the Glycyrrhiza Garden said in surprise.

"Reporting to the Immortal Maiden, the evil demon didn't harm me and let me return," Zixia replied truthfully.

"Nonsense!" Upon hearing Zixia's words, the Immortal Maiden shook her head and said, "Demons are cruel and merciless; one that dared to intrude into the Glycyrrhiza Garden is even more vicious. Having been captured, there's no way you could have survived. Tell me, were you subdued by that demon and involved in unspeakable acts?

If you don't confess, I'll have to inform the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to take you in for questioning!"

"Cough cough, I brought Zixia here. What's this? It seems you have some doubts?"

Hearing the conversation from inside the garden, just as his master predicted, Sun Wukong leaped up and perched atop the garden wall, speaking out.

"What monkey is causing a commotion in my Glycyrrhiza Garden!?" Following the sound, the Immortal Maiden looked at Sun Wukong squatting on the wall and said in a low voice.

"You wild monkey, come down at once! How dare you perch on the wall of the Empress's Glycyrrhiza Garden? What kind of behavior is this!?" As the Immortal Maiden spoke, the surrounding Fairies also scolded Sun Wukong delicately.

Perhaps it was the way Sun Wukong was squatting on the wall that drew attention, or maybe it was the rebuke of the Fairies, one after the other, that quickly brought the patrolling Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to the scene, who also spotted Sun Wukong.

"The Heavenly Soldiers have arrived!" Seeing a group of seven or eight armed Heavenly Soldiers approaching, the Fairies all silently breathed a sigh of relief.

The unruly monkey would surely receive a sound lesson from these Heavenly Soldiers, wouldn't he?

"Gr-, Great Sage, we pay our respects to the Great Sage…"

The Fairies, who usually tended to flowers and plants in the Glycyrrhiza Garden, naturally did not recognize Sun Wukong, but how could these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals not know him? Instead of what they expected, the soldiers paid their respects to Sun Wukong.

"Hmm, this Zixia Fairy of the Glycyrrhiza Garden is a friend of mine, Old Sun. I'll be entrusting her care to you from now on!" Addressing the newly arrived soldiers, Sun Wukong clarified the relationship between himself and Zixia.

"Zixia, I, Old Sun, will be leaving. When the master's Hot-Clear Pot is ready, I'll come to get you for a hot pot meal!" After giving his instructions, Sun Wukong considered his mission accomplished and called out to Zixia as he left.

"Mm, monkey, take care on your way!" Zixia nodded slightly and responded.

The monkey on the wall took a leap, used his Somersault Cloud divine skill, and in the blink of an eye, transformed into a streak of Escape Light that disappeared into the horizon.

"Wow, Zixia, that monkey just now was so imposing. Is he your friend? Who is he?" As soon as Sun Wukong departed, the Fairies around Zixia crowded her, asking in amazement.

"A monkey is just a monkey. Everyone calls him Great Sage. As for who he really is, he didn't say…" Hearing the inquiries from her sisters, Zixia shook her head and replied.

"Monkey? And a Great Sage? Could it be..." The Fairies might not know, but the Immortal Maiden at the side seemed to think of something, her complexion turning pale, a chill running down her spine.

Hadn't she just scolded him?

No, no, it couldn't be. The legendary figure was unbridled, ferociously cruel; even a hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers couldn't subdue him. If it really was him, having scolded him, how could there be any chance of survival? She must be overthinking.

"By the way, several brothers of the Heavenly Soldiers, you all called that monkey Great Sage? Exactly who is he?" Curious herself, Zixia stepped forward to the soldiers who had not yet left and asked.

"You're a friend of the Great Sage and you don't know who he is!?" The soldiers didn't dare show their displeasure to Zixia, but her question made them exchange looks of uncertainty.

"I asked him before, and he said he was a colleague like me; I take care of the flowers in the Glycyrrhiza Garden, and he used to take care of the Empress's Peach Garden," Zixia answered.

With a thud, as Zixia finished speaking, a noise came from behind, followed by the startled cries of several Fairies.

Turning around, they saw the Immortal Maiden in charge of the Glycyrrhiza Garden had suddenly fainted.

"You must have heard, haven't you? Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, indeed once managed the Empress's Peach Garden for a while. That's something everyone in the Heavenly Court knows, right?"

"Ah! He is Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong!?"